Hayden Meikle

Commonwealth Games: Kiwis to watch

Ellesse Andrews in action on the track at the Tokyo Olympics. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Commonwealth Games: Kiwis to watch

Just eight days until the 2022 Commonwealth Games begin in Birmingham. There will be drama, glory, heartbreak - and at least one medallist who comes out of nowhere. Sports editor Hayden Meikle highlights the NZ athletes to watch.

NZR spoilt for choice - but none that appeal

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster and captain Sam Cane. Photo: Getty Images

NZR spoilt for choice - but none that appeal

Damned if they do, damned if they don’t, damned if they find a compromise, damned if they pull some sort of wildcard solution out of thin air.

Taylor, Ferguson named co-captains of development squad

Harry Taylor (left) and Leroy Ferguson will be co-captains for the Development team’s...

Taylor, Ferguson named co-captains of development squad

Rivals one day, co-captains the next.

Buchanan learns plenty from JuniorGP debut

Cormac Buchanan (front) leads Collin Viejer during the JuniorGP World Championship race in...

Buchanan learns plenty from JuniorGP debut

Southland rider Cormac Buchanan has ticked off another significant milestone in his fledgling global career.

Blewitt maintains top form

Jess Blewitt navigates the world cup downhill in Andorra yesterday. PHOTO: RED BULL

Blewitt maintains top form

Queenstown mountain biker Jess Blewitt has continued her excellent form on the world circuit.

Full-time coaching role to boost women’s game

Full-time coaching role to boost women’s game

Otago cricket is hoping to ride the women’s cricket wave by creating a new full-time role aimed primarily at fostering the female side of the sport.

University inaugural winner of 3D Cup

Otago University rugby league players and former representative Alex Familton celebrate getting...

University inaugural winner of 3D Cup

The students will be the first to have their names engraved on the 3D Cup.

Otago wins tournament, regains trophy

The Otago indoor bowls team celebrates with the Paterson Trophy yesterday. Back, from left, Nic...

Otago wins tournament, regains trophy

Otago produced a top-drawer performance to regain the Paterson Trophy in Dunedin at the weekend.

Competition hot on the ice as Thunder chases a win

Dunedin Thunder captain Ben Harford is pursued by Canterbury Red Devils captain Anton Purver at...

Competition hot on the ice as Thunder chases a win

The Dunedin Thunder is showing plenty of competitive spirit in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League.

Olympics ultimate goal for Cook

Reuben Cook (front) teams with Logan Docherty in the Winter Series at Lake Karapiro in June....

Olympics ultimate goal for Cook

Reuben Cook is a young Otago man with big dreams.

Committed Royals seal semi spot in extra time

Dunedin City Royals players Shontelle Smith (left) and Rose Morton celebrate Smith’s goal in the...

Committed Royals seal semi spot in extra time

Shontelle Smith and Margi Dias fired in absolute screamers to set the Dunedin City Royals on the path to a memorable Kate Sheppard Cup quarterfinal victory yesterday.